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COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is available to everyone 12 and older! Find a City-run vaccine clinic or partner vaccine clinic to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have questions about vaccination, call (215) 685-5488.

Office of Sustainability

Working to improve quality of life in Philadelphia by providing environmental, equity, economic, and health benefits for all.

Office of Sustainability

What we do

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the City to improve quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods, reduce the City’s carbon emissions, and prepare Philadelphia for a hotter, wetter future.

OOS is responsible for implementing Greenworks Philadelphia, the City’s comprehensive sustainability plan, which is made up of eight visions:

  • Accessible food and drinking water
  • Healthy outdoor and indoor air
  • Clean and efficient energy
  • Climate-prepared and carbon-neutral communities
  • Quality natural resources
  • Accessible, affordable, and safe transportation
  • Zero Waste
  • Engaged students, stewards, and workers

Connect

Address
One Parkway Building
1515 Arch St., 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email sustainability@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 686-3495

The One City Plaza building.

Energy Benchmarking

Working to cut energy waste in Philadelphia’s largest buildings by tracking and reporting citywide building performance.
People digging holes for plants in a garden plot.

Greenworks

Setting a long-term vision for a healthy, efficient, and green Philadelphia for all.

Philadelphia Solar Rebate

Encouraging property owners to install solar through a one-time rebate payment from the City.

Zero Waste initiatives

Moving the City of Philadelphia toward a zero waste future.

Building Energy Performance Program

Advancing efficient energy and water use in large, non-residential buildings citywide.

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Events

  • Jun
    16
    Event
    Plastic Bag Ban Business Information Session
    10:30 am to 11:30 am
    Digital (Zoom)
    Event

    Plastic Bag Ban Business Information Session

    June 16, 2021
    10:30 am to 11:30 am, 1 hour
    Digital (Zoom)
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    The Department of Commerce will be offering a series of virtual information sessions for business owners who are interested in learning more about how to comply with the requirements.

    Register for one of three webinars, which will be offered on April 14, May 12, and June 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each webinar will provide an overview of the plastic bag ban legislation and its requirements. Attendees will then have an opportunity to ask questions.

    Register to attend one of the information sessions below:

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